Charity Registration No. 1181033
THE HUCKERBY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE HUCKERBY TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustee Mr Martin Huckerby Alexis Webster Lucy Bowden Mr Harry Burchill Charity number 1181033 Principal address 272 Camberwell New Road London SE5 0RP Independent examiner PJT Co 90 Walworth Road London SE1 6SW
THE HUCKERBY TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 - 7 |
THE HUCKERBY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The trustee present their report and accounts for the year ended 5 April 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on .30 May 2018.
The trustee who served during the year were: Mr Martin Huckerby Alexis Webster Lucy Bowden Mr Harry Burchill (Appointed 7 January 2024)
The trustee has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects are:
To provide Education for children in impoverished areas of the world who would otherwise receive no schooling; To enable this by providing funds to charitable organisations in those areas;
To build and equip schools, and where necessary, to meet part or all of the running costs of those schools; To provide in special circumstances financial assistance to communities within which these schools are located, where such assistance is for the purpose of enabling the continuing education of the children.
The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are at the discretion of the trustees and there has been no change in these during the year.
The trustee have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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THE HUCKERBY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Achievements and performance
The board of trustees are satisfied with its achievements and performance during the year.
Work has been proceeding satisfactorily on the new school in Nepal, at Payunswara (detailed in the report for 2022-2023), though the organisers, the New Zealand-based First Steps Himalaya, have had to surmount considerable physical problems posed by the remoteness of the village.
Meanwhile, we have pressed ahead with further projects in Nepal, working this time with the UK-based Pahar Trust (which originated in the Isle of Man).
The initial project with them is to rebuild the earthquake-damaged premises of the secondary school at Tangting, in the hills to the north of Pokhara. The Shree Himalaya Milan Secondary School provides education for around 100 pupils, up to the age of 16.
The damaged first floor of the existing building was to be replaced with a new pre-fabricated steel framed floor, while the existing ground floor was to be refurbished and reinforced to provide greater earthquake resilience. The Trust donated £24,000, almost half of the estimated costs (the local community and the municipality between them provided 40% of the costs; Maidstone Girls Grammar School also contributed). The work has been progressing according to schedule.
At the Annual General Meeting (held at 83 Tooley Street, London SE1 2TF) on January 7, one of our trustees, Lex Webster, decided to support a further project with Pahar, on a more ambitious scale than our Trust had contemplated on its own. He and a friend and colleague Ali Cashmore, have jointly funded a new building for the Shree Jana Jibraj Sushila Secondary School at Jhimpa, Baglung District. A much larger school, it has over 300 pupils in the basic primary level, and around 60 in higher grades.
They have providing a total of £60,510, with a further £20,000 coming from the local community and the municipality.
Like Tangting, the building was damaged by the 2015 earthquake and was in such a poor condition that it is being demolished and replaced by a new six-room building, on two floors. Constuction work has been proceeding apace.
In India, the problems with sending funds to the Maoyang school, in Manipur state – reported last year – were resolved during this period, though the money (£9467) for the 2023 annual running costs did not reach the school until the summer; happily, the local organisers, the SACSAS charity, were able to ensure that the children's education continued without interruption.
Later in the financial year, a further £9167 was sent to cover the running costs of the school for the calendar year 2024.
Only a minimal amount was left in the Trust's bank account at the end of the financial year, but more money will be pumped in before the next outgoings are due.
Financial review
The trust recorded a deficit from its activities for the year in the sum of £ 6,565 It received income totalling £106,760 and its expenses came to £113,325 in the year.
The unrestricted reserve fund brought forward from last year, £13,316 is reduced to £6,751 as a result of deficit from its activities in the year.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised in the year of receiving the the donation.
On behalf of the board of trustee
Mr Martin Huckerby
Trustee Dated: 3 February 2025
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THE HUCKERBY TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE HUCKERBY TRUST
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustee and examiner
The charity's trustee are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustee consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
have not been met; or
- (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
PJT Co Examination by: Piyush Jasani FCCA -Chartered Certified Accountant 90 Walworth Road London SE1 6SW
Dated: 3 February 2025
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THE HUCKERBY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| Notes Incoming resources from generated funds Donations and legacies 2 Resources expended 3 Charitable activities Grants for educational needs for children abroad Bank and money exchange charges Total charitable expenditure Governance costs Total resources expended Net (expenditure)/income for the year/ Net movement in funds Fund balances at 6 April 2023 Fund balances at 5 April 2024 |
2024 £ 106,760 112,705 (100) 112,605 720 113,325 (6,565) 13,316 6,751 |
2023 £ 39,001 |
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| 31,107 511 |
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| 31,618 | ||
| 600 | ||
| 32,218 | ||
| 6,783 6,533 |
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| 13,316 |
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THE HUCKERBY TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2024
| Notes Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 7,000 351 7,351 (600) |
£ 6,751 6,751 6,751 |
2023 £ - 13,916 13,916 (600) |
£ 13,316 |
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| 13,316 | ||||
| 13,316 |
The accounts were approved by the Trustee on 3 February 2025
Mr Martin Huckerby Trustee
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THE HUCKERBY TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
2 Donations and legacies
| 3 | Donations and gifts Total resources expended Charitable activities Grants for educational needs for children abroad Grant funding of activities Bank and money exchange charges Activities undertaken directly Governance costs |
Other costs £ - (100) (100) 720 620 |
Grant funding £ 112,705 - 112,705 - 112,705 |
2024 £ 106,760 Total 2024 £ 112,705 (100) 112,605 720 113,325 |
2023 £ 39,001 |
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| Total 2023 £ 31,107 511 |
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| 31,618 | |||||
| 600 | |||||
| 32,218 |
Governance costs includes amount due in the sum of £600(2023: £Nil) for professional fees.
| Grants to institutions: Other |
Total Total 2024 2023 £ £ 112,705 112,705 31,107 |
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THE HUCKERBY TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| Tota | Total (Continued) |
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| 4 | Grants payable | ||
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| Grants for educational needs for children abroad | 112,705 | 31,107 | |
| Grants paid to provide educational needs for children in impoverished area abroad |
5 Trustee
None of the trustee (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year,
6 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
| 7 Debtors Other debtors 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
2024 £ 7,000 2024 £ 600 |
2023 £ - |
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| 2023 £ 600 |
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